An artist
with a unique art project, entitled »Before They Pass Away«, that is attracting
attention around the world. Over the course of four years, he travelled through
more than 40 countries with his historic plate camera, portraying the last
remaining indigenous peoples. The resulting work is an extraordinary testament
to their cultures. From the fascinating painted faces of the Huli Wigmen on
Papua New Guinea, to the exoticism of#§#the Karo tribe in Ethiopia and the captivating
scenes of the Himba people in Namibia. These are breathtaking photographs
(simply click above), the likes of which you have never seen before.»Before
They Pass Away« was produced as an impressive photo book of the same name in
2013. It was awarded the Goldener
Deutscher Fotobuchpreis 2014 and has already sold 70.000 copies. In the
second half of 2015, his works will go on a tour organised by Crossover of major
museums around the world. Photographic works produced as limited editions from
this project are available for purchase at Crossover.

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This
project, initiated in 2008, has proved itself to be a perfect crossover between
art and commerce. The concept for the industrial client Zeiss met and even
exceeded all of the conceptual and strategic objectives defined beforehand.
This art project has since gained a worldwide audience and as such has also
fulfilled all expectations of the client Zeiss. The entire project has been
documented in a 12-minute film. Interested? Then simply click, play and enjoy.